Honey Chipotle Butter Grilled Cheese (Printable Version)

Sourdough slices layered with honey-chipotle butter and sharp cheddar, grilled to a golden finish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Honey Chipotle Butter

01 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 tablespoon honey
03 - 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely minced
04 - 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Sandwiches

06 - 4 slices sourdough bread
07 - 1½ cups (about 150 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
08 - Honey chipotle butter (above)

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, honey, minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and salt until smooth and uniformly mixed.
02 - Spread the honey chipotle butter generously on one side of each sourdough slice.
03 - Place two bread slices, buttered side down, on a clean surface. Evenly distribute the grated cheddar over each slice, then top with remaining slices, buttered side up, to form sandwiches.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place sandwiches in skillet, cooking 3 to 4 minutes per side while pressing gently, until bread is golden brown and cheese melts.
05 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The spicy sweet butter creates a caramelized crust that regular grilled cheese cannot match
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like something from a specialty restaurant
02 -
  • Medium heat is better than high heat because the honey in the butter can burn quickly
  • Letting the sandwiches rest for a full minute keeps the cheese from oozing out when you slice them
03 -
  • Grate the butter if you forgot to soften it and it will be ready to mix in under 5 minutes
  • Clean your skillet between batches so loose bits do not burn and ruin the second sandwich
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